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Patent GB-189812161-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fabric or Material to be used as a Substitute for Leather, Boards, or the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 12,161. B o u l t , A. J., [Jone, F. A.]. May 28. Paper boards; compound paper.-One or more layers of bast matting A are covered on one or both sides with canvas, thin leather, paper, or the like c, intermediate layers b of gauze or other open fabric or netting being inserted to ensure adhesion of the layers when glued together. The material may be used in the manufacture of trunks, boxes, and other receptacles, cardboard articles, light walls or partitions and signboards, and for other purposes for which a light or strong board or material is required.
Patent GB-189821941-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electricity Meter for Registering the Amount of Current Consumed on Direct or on Alternating Current Circuits.
Inventor: BEAUMONT FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 21,941. Beaumont, F. J. Oct. 18. Quantity meters, operating pneumatically. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the direct or alternating current to be measured passes through a solenoid S, the core of which opens an air valve C proportionately. A bellows A, or a cylinder with a piston, discharges through the valve C, being acted on by levers M and a sliding weight N. In closing, the levers move a switch Q so that this closes a shunt circuit containing a solenoid E, the core of which opens the bellows, air being admitted through an automatic valve. The switch Q is then opened again. Each stroke of the bellows is communicated by ratchet gear to a counter G. In another arrangement, the solenoid S and valve C control the outlet from an ordinary gas meter, which is supplied with air by a centrifugal fan driven at constant speed by an electric motor, connected between the supply mains. Energy meters are constructed somewhat similarly, but dispensing with valves. In one form, Fig. 2, two pressure coils U are pivoted so as to enclose two stationary main current coils, and are linked to a lever T, which operates a switch V to connect each pressure coil alternately between the mains. An oscillating motion of the pressure coils and lever T is thus produced, and is controlled and retarded by connection of the lever with a bellows A having a small air pipe S<1>, through which the bellows alternately fills and empties. The switch operates a counter G. In another arrangement, an electric motor has field coils carrying the main current, and a commutator and armature connected between the mains. It is geared to a counter, and to a crank which operates a bellows, which has only a small orifice and thus retards the motor. In a modification, the crank operates two bellows, which are connected by a pipe. The draw ings show an electromagnet in the main circuit, the armature of which closes the motor armature circuit only when current is passing in the main.
Patent GB-189825941-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mode of and Means for Advertising.
Inventor: GANACHEAU PIERRE AUGUSTE
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 25,941. Ganacheau, P. A., and Gamotot, L. June 23, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Clothes-hanging hooks and pegs.-The hook or peg A is pivoted at a', and is so connected with mechanism as to lift to view an advertisement board j<1>, whenever the hook or peg is weighted by an article of wearing-apparel. A spring K returns the parts to their normal position.
Patent GB-189826371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Controlling the Mechanism of Floating Vessels or Moving Vehicles.
Inventor: TESLA NIKOLA
IPC: F41G7/00
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 26,371. Tesla, N. July 1, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Propulsion, controlling from a distance; steering from outside vessel.-Fig. 3 shows the application to a vessel having electromagnetic motors D, F, the former for propelling, and the latter for actuating the rudder shaft G<1> by the worm and spur gearing shown. The fixed shaft H carries an insulating- disc L having brushes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, secured to its underside, while the sleeve b, which is turned by the motor F, carries a disc having on its upper side two circles of contacts, of which the outer comprises two long plates 7, 8 and series of short plates 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. When an electrical disturbance passes to the receiver E<1>, conductor C', and sensitive device A', a flow of current is started through the relay a and electromagnet f, the armature f of which is fixed to the rock-shaft f<11> carrying an anchor escapement controlling the spindle g', which is driven by clockwork, geared so that for every oscillation of the escapement the spindle h is turned through half a revolution, and causes the device A<1> to be turned end for end and break the circuit. When the cylinder j on the spindle g<1> turns, it causes the brush J<1> to pass from insulation to touch, say, the contact j<1>. This operates the relay K<11>, and causes the motor F through the connection shown to turn the rudder to starboard and brings the brush 6 on to the plate 8 closing the circuit of the motor D. When the rudder reaches the desired position, the switch at the operating-station is moved, and causes another action of the relay a to shift the brush J' into insulation, so that the relays K<1>, K<11> are inactive. To steer to port, the switch is placed so that the brush J' comes in contact with the plate j<11>, and the relay K' causes the motor F to shift the rudder. A small motor m is arranged in the circuit and runs in one direction only ; normally its arm m<11> is prevented from moving far by the coiled spring m<1>, but, should the switch be turned rapidly, the lever m<11> comes in contact with the plate n, and the current of the main battery E passes through one or both of the coloured lamps on the standard q, according to the position of the brushes 3, 4 relatively to the insulating-segment 23 carried by the disc on the sleeve b to show the position of the rudder. The sensitive device A<1> consists of a cylinder c containing equal-sized grains of oxidized metal, and has a central rod which is bolted to the bracket e pivoted to the eccentric h<1> on the spindle h. While this spindle is rotated by the clockwork K, the spring i is wound up, and when one of the pins i<1> of the slotted lever h<11> is moved out of the path of the pin p by the eccentric h<1>, it allows the cylinder c to be reversed until its motion is arrested by the other pin i<1>.
Patent GB-189909101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Globes or Protectors for Electric and other Lighting Apparatus.
Inventor: PENNYCUICK JAMES GRAY
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 9101. Pennycuick, J. G., and Barrett, F. W. May 1. Globes; lenses. - To increase the field, and equalize the intensity, of the illumination from an electric or other lamp A, the external surface of the globe B is formed by horizontal series of lenses C, D, E, F. The upper series C, D prevent the loss of the upwardly-diverging rays by refracting them downwards towards the rays which are refracted more or less horizontally by the series E. The lowest series F refracts the rays falling on it so as to illuminate the space immediately beneath the lamp.
Patent GB-189910773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bifocal Lenses.
Inventor: BORSCH JOHN LOUIS
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,773. Borsch, J. L. May 23. Spectacles a n d e y eglasses. - Bifocal lenses are formed by making a larger lens in two parts A, A with recesses B, B to fit exactly a smaller lens C of different refractive index. The parts are then secured together by balsam or otherwise.
Patent GB-189910975-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lasting Machine.
Inventor: MACK KARL
Filed: 1899-05-25
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 10,975. Mack, K., and Weber, J. May 25. Lasting.-The leather is gripped by a pair of pincers h, h<1>, Fig. 5, which are then rotated, to stretch it. At the same time the edge is slit, and it is then pushed over the last by a slide n and secured by a peg. The curved guide l is then raised by a cam, and the spring h<2> opens the pincers to release the leather and prepare for a fresh grip. The slide n, Fig. 3, is recessed at n<1> for the peg, and is pushed outwards by a wedge on the bar q and drawn back by a spring. The bar q is oscillated by a lever p, Fig. 1, actuated by a cam. The pegs are contained in a revolving cylinder g, and fall through a shoot e under the driver c<2>, which is carried by a bar c raised by a cam and forced downwards by a spring. The pincers are rotated by a lever r on a spindle actuated by a rod s and cam.
Patent GB-189912950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Incandescing Media for Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: LANGHANS RUDOLF
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 12,950. Langhans, R. June 21. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.-Mantles possessing a characteristic appearance, and combining mechanical strength in the hot state with elasticity and resistance to shocks and jars in the cold state, are prepared by impregnating fabric in the following or somewhat similar solutions : (a) 5443 grammes of thorium nitrate, 0À690 gramme of zirconium nitrate, 0À612 gramme of crystallizable sodium silicate, 0À138 gramme of cerium nitrate, 0489 gramme of beryllium nitrate, and 0À380 gramme of boric acid ; (b) the same ingredients as in (a), but in the following respective proportions in grammes, 6À804, 0À172, 0À153, 0À087, 0À164, and 0À108. The fabric, before impregnation, should have twice the length and width of the mantle to be produced, and meshes of double the width of those generally used, to allow for the shrinkage which takes place when the mantle is incinerated. Mantles prepared from solution (a) contain insufficient thorium to give good illuminating results, but are used as skeletons for receiving any desired special light-emitting compositions. The beryllium salt and the boric acid may be dispensed with, the former being employed to prevent the mantles from becoming brittle at low temperatures, while the presence of the latter renders it unnecessary to supply gas at high pressure to the incinerating-flame. When the beryllium salt is employed, the proportions of thorium and cerium salts in the impregnating- solution may be increased, such a solution containing the ingredients specified in solution (a) in the following respective proportions in grammes, 15À240, 0À110, 0À107, 0À196, 0À164, and 0À064.
Patent GB-189915716-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Automatically Regulating the Supply of Air to Steam-boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: MOWER GEORGE AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 15,716. Mower, G. A. Aug. 1. Air supply, regulating.-The supply of steam to an engine driving blowing or exhausting fans for steam-generator furnaces is automatically controlled, according to the pressure of steam, by a regulating- v a l v e. The inlet side of the valve a, which is an equilibrium valve of any ordinary type, is connected b the pipe j to a small hydraulic cylinder d containing a piston e, or to a chamber provided with a flexible diaphragm. The piston, or the diaphragm, is directly attached to the spindle of the valve, so that, if the pressure of steam rise sufficiently, it is depressed against the action of the adjustable spiral spring g, and the valve is partly or entirely closed. The pipe j is preferably coiled to act as a condenser.
Patent GB-189917756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive Boilers.
Inventor: VANDERBILT CORNELIUS
Filed: 1899-09-02
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 17,756. Vanderbilt, C. Sept. 2. Steam-generator fireboxes.-A cylindrical corrugated firebox B is eccentrically mounted within the inclined portion A<3> of the shell of a locomotive boiler, being suspended at the front by links C and supported near its rear end by struts (not shown) at each side.
Patent GB-190001496-A (GB)
Title: Improved Boot Stretcher for Corns.
Inventor: WILLMER FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 1496. Willmer, F. Jan. 23. Stretchers. - The Figure shows an appliance for stretching a boot over a corn. It consists of a pair of pivoted arms, one having a cup at one extremity and the other a ball, between which the leather is stretched by rotating the thumb-screw.
Patent GB-190005693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephonic Systems.
Inventor: MENGIS MORRIS CLINTON
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 5693. Mengis, M. C., and Christensen, F. S. March 27. Telephone systems.-Telephone instruments are connected by means of a single line including condensers in series, or by two parallel lines a, b, each attached to a telephone set and provided with a dead end. The two lines may consist of the wires of a submarine cable
Patent GB-190005911-A (GB)
Title: A Steam Boiler Producing a Mixture of Gas and Superheated Steam.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 5911. Bousfield, J. E., [Bodio, E., and Campi-Bodio, C.]. March 29, Mixing steam and products of combustion.-The products of combustion of gaseous, liquid, or solid fuel are discharged into a coil of tubes constituting the whole or a part of a steam generator so as to produce a mixture of gas and superheated steam. With tho arrangement shown in Fig. 2, gas and air are supplied under pressure to a burner enclosed in a combustion chamber surrounded by the water and steam space z into which the products of combustion are discharged at f. Thence they pass, mixed with steam, into a double coil of tubing e exposed tu the flames from the burner ; water also overflows into the coil. Feedwater is supplied at h. The mixture of steam and products passes away at g, and is preferably conducted through a chamber t containing a thermostatic regulator which simultaneously adjusts the supplies of gas and air to the burner. Fig. 1 shows another arrangement, in which the water and steam space is dispensed with, the products being admitted direct into the coil at f, where they exert a sucking action on the feedwater supplied at h. The use of smokeless explosives for heating the generator is mentioned.
Patent GB-190008751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Curtain and other Rods.
Inventor: PRINZ CARL
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 8751. Prinz, C. May 11. Fastenings.-A rod for hanging curtains &c., fastening baskets and hampers, &c. consists of a metal tube b provided at one or both ends with an eye a of any cross-section, this eye being formed either integral with the tube or consisting of a separate part having a shank c for inserting and fixing in the extremity of the tube. The Figures show various ways of carrying out the invention.
Patent GB-190008934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Preventing Apparatus.
Inventor: BURNS ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 8934. Burns, R. H. May 15. Smoke-consuming.-Air or other combustionassisting medium is introduced to mix with products of combustion in the hood or uptake of a vertical boiler through a ring pipe B or like chamber conforming to the shape of the hood &c., and depending tubes or funnels D, D, with perforated ends and sides. Deflectors D<2> are arranged beneath the funnels D, which are preferably mounted on ball joints. The ring chamber B may also be perforated at its under part.
Patent GB-190015688-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Water Heating Connection for Steam Fire Engine Boilers or other Portable Boilers.
Inventor: MILNE JAMES
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 15,688. Milne, J. Sept. 4. Fire-engine &c. boilers.-Relates to means for heating water for steam fire -engines or other portable boilers. The water tank A is fixed below the boiler level, and is heated by the water or steam coil B. The flow and return pipes E, F are connected to the boiler pipes through the double stop cock or plug valve H, and by two loose taper plug connections G, G'. Two swivel valves L, L<1> are arranged inside the tank C in the flow and return pipes. When the boiler is withdrawn, the flexible rod, cord, or chain J pulls the lever K of the valve H so as to close the valve, the connections G, G<1> are broken, and the pipes E, F and fittings fall into the tank C, closing the lid and turning off the cocks L, L'.
Patent GB-190102238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toll Apparatus for Telephones.
Inventor: BAIRD EDWARD PAYSON
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1902-03-01
Abstract: 2238. Baird, E. N. July 2, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Telephone systems. - Apparatus for ensuring the prepayment of the necessary toll for the use of telephones is arranged with one or more slits C, D for the receipt of coins of predetermined value. Such coins, when their diameter and thick ness are correct, enable an audible signal to be mechanically operated so as to transmit telephonically such signal to the exchange, after which the call is attended to. Fig. 2 shows a section of the apparatus, and Fig. 3 an internal view looking towards the front. The casing is attached to a support at 20, 21, B being a money drawer. The coins are inserted through slots 41, and are received in narrow chambers 40. Each chamber is provided with an adjustable screw for determining the size of the coin, any smaller or thinner coins passing down to the rejection shute 43. Each chamber is formed by plates 27, 29, bent up and secured together, the plate 29 being extended to form a sector wing 36 and hand-lever 32. The chambers are pivoted on the shaft 26, and are provided with returning springs. The chambers are notched at 46 to allow the coin to project, and, when the levers are pressed to the left, Fig. 2, the coin is brought into contact with a serrated dog 56, pivoted on shaft 58 and provided with returning- springs. Further movement causes the coin to operate the striker 52 and cause the signal to sound, after which the coin falls into the tray B and the lever is free to return to its normal position. The levers are so shaped that the openings in the case are maintained closed, except the slots 41, when the levers are in their normal position. The signals provided differ in character. Fig. 3 shows a bell 63, a buzzer H, i.e. a vibrating strip, and a gong 60. When a fourth is necessary, two bells may be employed which are struck by the forward and return stroke of the lever; in this case a tripping-latch is provided on the dog.
Patent GB-190108559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ordnance and other Built Up Bodies.
Inventor: ROBERGE FRANKLIN PIERCE
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 8559. Roberge, F. P., and Roberge, A. M. April 25. Ordnance, built-up.-A number of tubes A, B, which are made thicker towards the breech, are superposed, and are then strengthened with wire C, rings E, and finally with a jacket F. The rings E and jacket F are corrugated in cross-section, as shown in Fig. 3. As a modification, the rings B are replaced by a single plate wound several times round the tube A.
Patent GB-190111458-A (GB)
Title: Motors for Self Playing Organs.
Inventor: WARREN CHARLES
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 11,458. Warren, C. June 4. Automatic instruments.-The invention relates to automatic organs which may also be played by hand. The holes in the trackerboard communicate with diaphragms d, which are arranged alternately at the back and front of a vacuum-chest a. These diaphragms operate supply and exhaust valves e, and the remainder of the playing- apparatus is preferably identical with that described in Specification No. 16,759, A.D. 1899. The motor for operating the tune-sheet consists preferably of three vacuum bellows 1, 2, 3, though two only may be used. They are connected to a vacuum-chest B by a wind-trunk A, and one of them, together with its actuating-valve, is shown in section in Fig. 4. The bellows are connected by rods with a crank shaft 4, on which are cams 6<1>. 7<1>, 8<1> operating levers 6, 7, 8 for actuating distributing-valves D. The spindles D<1> of the valves are fitted in the buttons which engage with the levers and alternately open the bellows to the truuk A and to the outer air. The driving-shaft is made in two parts, one of which is fixed, while the other has a longitudinal movement relative to it. The movable part carries a pinion J, which engages with the take-up roller of the tune-sheet, and also a clutch which engages with a wheel K. The pinion and the clutch are, however, arranged so that one only is connected with the part which it drives at the same time, and thus, when it is desired to rewind the tune-sheet, the pinion is disconnected and the clutch connected with the wheel K, which actuates the rewinding roller by means of a band k. The clutch is controlled by a stop u. A valve N<1> controls the motor, and is operated by a stop N.
Patent GB-190111936-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Treating Rails
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 11,936. Haddan, H. J., [Foreign McKenna Process Co.]. June 11. Rolling.-Rails, which have been deformed by use to form fins y on one or both sides of the head, are renovated by first grinding off the fins, and then passing through rolls to secure the desired cross-section. Prior to rolling, the rails are heated to a temperature just below that which would materially affect the carbon in them.
Patent GB-190112092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes and Fastenings therefor
Inventor: LION MICHEL LION
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 12,092. Lion, M. L., and Cowburn, T. June 13. Nails; pins, dowel and like.- The insole b, the upper d, and the sole e of a boot or shoe are fastened together by flat metal fasteners a with barbed ends, and preferably having serrations as shown.
Patent GB-190112421-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of New Chemical Compounds.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 12,421. Newton, E. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 18. Developing.-Developers which are amidooxy. benzyl alcohols or their ethers or esters are produced by the following processes :-(1) New compounds which contain the halogen methylic groups (-CH2X in which X represents a halogen atom) and are analogous to the compounds described in Specification No. 17,118, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Acids and salts, Organic, &c.], are produced by acting upon nitrated or halogenated phenols, such as o- or p-nitro- or o- or p-chlorophenol or the like, with halogen metbylic alcohols of the formula CH2X.OH, in which X represents a halogen atom, in the presence of a condensing-agent such as a strong acid ZnCl2, POCl3, P2O5, or the like. (2) The halogen atom in the group CH2X in the foregoing compounds is replaced by acting upon them with hot water, alcohols, or acids or their salts. Compounds containing the groups CH2OH, CH2OR, and CH2O.OCR (in which R represents an alkyl group) are thus produced. (3) By reducing the nitrated compounds obtained according to section (2) above, amidoxybenzylalcohols and their ethers and esters of the formula R. (CH2.OX) (OH) (NH2) in which R represents an alkyl radicle such as phenyl, tolyl, xylyl, or the like, and X represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radicle, or an acidyl radicle such as CH3CO-, C2H5CO-, or the like), are produced. An example is given in which amido-p-oxybenzylmethyl ether is produced by reducing the corresponding nitro compound with tin and hydrochloric acid.